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Ongoing Evaluation: Utilization in Austria for Effective Regional Development

This presentation by Andreas Maier and Reinhard Schinner discusses the coordinated and ongoing approach to evaluations in Austria, focusing on the Objective 1 and 2 programmes. It covers background information, organizational processes, experiences, and the "freestyle" ongoing evaluation in Carinthia. The discussion includes theory, experiences, and the Objective 2 programme in Carinthia. The ongoing evaluation serves as a learning tool for knowledge transfer, communication, and capacity building. It emphasizes the balance between coordinated and programme-specific elements to ensure efficiency.

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Ongoing Evaluation: Utilization in Austria for Effective Regional Development

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  1. Use of Evaluations in Austria A Coordinated & Ongoing Approach Andreas Maier, ÖROK Reinhard Schinner, Carinthia Seminar on Mid Term Evaluation in Objective 1 and 2 Regions 8 October 2004 in Brussels

  2. Overview • Background information • Organisation & Process • Experiences • “Freestyle” Ongoing Evaluation – the Case Carinthia • Objective 2 Programme Carinthia • Ongoing Evaluation – Theory • Ongoing Evaluation – Experience

  3. 1. Background Information 1 Obj. 1 & 8 Obj. 2 Programmes SF: Obj. 1: 282Mio EUR;Obj. 2: 627Mio EUR; Phasing Out: 107Mio EUR  9 Regional MAs  3 National PAs

  4. 2. Organisation (1) Coordination and Work Platform at ÖROK-level Horizonal Studies Evaluation Team 1 Evaluation Team 2 Evaluation Team 3 Evaluation Team 4 Evaluation Team 5 Contracts Objective 1 & 2 Programmes Coordination & Work-Platform • Acting as „Steering Group“ at federal level • Ensure Co-ordination across programmes • Exchange of Opinions & Experiences • Horizontal Studies for Environment & Sustainability,Gender Mainstreaming • 4 Workshops & 1 Seminar

  5. 2. Process (2) Embed Mid-Term-Evaluation & Up-Date in an Ongoing Evaluation Process 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 Ongoing Mid-Term Up-Date

  6. 3. Experiences Evaluation as „Learning Tool“  Transfer of Knowledge  Communication / Co-ordination  Capacity Building  Ensure Efficiency  Requires the right balance between coordinated & programme-specific elements

  7. „freestyle“-ongoing evaluation – the case Carinthia 4. Objective 2-programme Carinthia 2000-2006 Obj. 2 area: 260.000 inhabitans Budget: € 88. Mio. EU, 460 Mio. total 3 Priorities:1. investments and soft measures for industry and handcraft 2. investments and soft measures for tourism 3. training and qualification for skilled workers 7 measures Implementation: MA KWF Carinthian Economic Promotion Fund responsible public bodies for each measure

  8. „freestyle“-ongoing evaluation – the case Carinthia • 5. Ongoing evaluation - theory • Ongoing consultancy for the MA and implementing bodies • to monitor organisation, • to adapt present measures, • to develop new approaches to find new and better projects • to accompany the process of implementation • with • external expert team • working groups for specific topics • reports

  9. „freestyle“-ongoing evaluation – the case Carinthia • 6. Ongoing evaluation - Experience •  process has to be planned and agreed by all partners •  linkage to mid-term-evaluation essential •  external view gives new aspects and other examples •  continuous process brings you back on the track •  more costs and more effort

  10. Thank you for your attention! Andreas Maier Austrian Conference of Spatial Planning (ÖROK) www.oerok.gv.at Tel.:0043-1-535 34 44-19 Reinhard Schinner KWF – Carinthian Economic Promotion Fund www.kwf.at Tel.: 0043-463-55800-23

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